The Role of the IMF as Trusted Advisor

The Role of the IMF as Trusted Advisor

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Executive Summary

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I. Introduction

III. Evaluation Framework

IV. In the Eyes of Country Authorities

V. Is the Fund a Trusted Advisor?

VI. Towards a Stronger Partnership with Member Countries: Recommendations

VIII. Abbreviations and References

Statement by the Managing Director on the IEO Evaluation

Staff Response to the IEO Evaluation

IEO Comments on Management and Staff Responses

Chair's Summing Up of the Executive Board Discussion

Annexes

1. Evidence from the Triennial Surveillance Reviews and Other IMF Studies

2. Interviews of Country Authorities

3. Summary of IEO Survey Response Rates

4. What Constitutes a Trusted Advisor? Perceptions from Key Stakeholders

5. New IMF Initiatvies That Could Strengthen the Fund's Trusted Advisor Role

Background Studies

I. Taking Stock of Previous IEO Evaluations

Author: Thomas Reichmann

II. Advice on Fiscal Policy and the Development of Trust

Author: Thomas Reichmann

III. Changes to the IMF's Mission Process and the Impact on Provision of Advice

Author: Thomas Reichmann

IV. Transparency Policy

Author: Ita Mannathoko

V. Survey Evidence

Author: Jérôme Prieur

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